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Featured VideosMaster Blaster Rickshaw Driver, Tousief 
or, view on YouTube Journal EntriesService and Conflict in Sri LankaApril 16, 2009 Thunk! I smile as my head almost hits the window and I fumble with the video camera. The heavy, sudden rains that appear most evenings quickly fill up buffalo-sized pocks in the dirt road to the Islander Center. I had picked up some good duty free gin, and we miraculously find a single bottle of cold tonic water and some limes in a village outside Colombo. The good fortune and our anticipation of a cold G & T in the heavy, damp heat of the Sri Lankan afternoons put us in a jovial mood. Master Blaster Rickshaw DriverApril 3, 2009 Made a video ad for our favorite Rickshaw Driver/Guide in the world, Master Blaster Rickshaw Driver, Tousief, as he shows us beadie rolling factories, a 100+ year old oil and fragrance distributor, and an amazing night of glory in Mysore. Oh, the Glory!March 20, 2009 My buddy Chris Michael (and his old Enfield, Mingus) and I (on the mighty Colonel) are riding hard, up through amazing tea estates, canoeing through Kerala backwaters, stopping by Amma the Hugging Baba for a quickie, riding through beaches and forests and mountains and thunderstorms and packs of waving smiling schoolkids, getting chased by elephants (apparently very dangerous creatures), and generally passing our time on this earth well. Exhausted by the end of each day, and with spotty internet, I have deprived you of photos and, especially, the last 2 months of video. Stay tuned, I begin editing after I drop Chris at the airport (tomorrow - sob!). Wondering if I should do a weekly video update? If anyone cares, I will. Let me know. A Brahman VacationFebruary 25, 2009 A five hour drive from Mumbai in Sudhir Karnik's 4WD Gypsy takes us to a simple stone structure that serves as Jimmy and Anne's getaway cabin. The view is lake Mulshi, and we are surrounded by wildlife and peace, very different from life in Mumbai. Rishikesh, land of the YogisFebruary 5, 2009 Unanimous votes lead me to Rishikesh, low into the mountains, a hub for aspiring yogis and chilled out housewives, trekkers and rafters and Indians on vacay. I have hired a music teacher, room and board for about $15 a day. Maiden Voyage and Sloppy SecondsJanuary 29, 2009 Tales of dis(re)pair... The Maiden Voyage: 30km around Delhi and 3 breakdowns. Sloppy Seconds: 1200km to Dharamsala and 2 breakdowns, 6 broken parts. Glorious! The Design Bergen's Bike Winner!January 22, 2009 After picking the contenders out of over 100 spam emails, the paint job is finished, and we have our finished design! Chill(um) in MumbaiJanuary 13-17, 2009 
Tales of the live music scene, 1984-like public awareness programs, and what it's like to be 20 in Mumbai.
G-G-G-GandhiDecember 29 through January 13, 2009 1. I am a big fan of Gandhi.2. The impetus for this motorcycle trip starting in India was this: I am co-leading a reality tour with Global Exchange called the Gandhian Legacy Tour. Gandhi's grandson Arun and great-grandson Tushar take 26 of us through India, meeting with people who are carrying on his legacy of non-violent resistance and empowerment of the lower classes, among other brilliant ideas. Christmas: Live from Delhi
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How to watch: Click the little images to get a large detail view, then watch the picture slideshow, read the post, or click the 'play' buttons to watch Bergen's Little Tiny Baby Movies®. How to play along: Use the form to the right to tell Bergen where to go. Ideas: a dope family you stayed with, an amazing person or group you've heard of, your favorite club, restaurant, surf spot, opium den... I'm a trained houseguest, and your favorite Ranchero guitarist might just get the music video he's always wanted. |
Current Status ¿What's going on?ItineraryStage 2: IndiaHimalayan Adventure: (COMPLETE) Bilaspur - Manali - Leh - Pangong Lake - Nubra Valley - Kashmir
Stage 1: Western U.S. & CanadaLeg Two: (COMPLETE) Arizona, New Mexico, Colorado, Utah
Goal
Creatively document a worldwide motorcycle adventure, in each community exploring innovative cultural traditions,
musical and culinary techniques, and creative solutions to life's challenges.
Description of the JourneyThis year, I'm going to be traveling the world on my motorcycle, and I'm bringing everyone I know with me.
I have a two-wheeled mobile headquarters tricked out with the latest in documentary A/V equipment,
live Satellite GPS tracking on a Google Maps mashup, and a kinetic and solar powered workstation - completely self-contained.
I have an address book full of some of the most interesting social and environmental problem-solvers all over the globe...
¿Who's Bergen?Bergen was born in the deep woods of Napa Valley, California to a Norwegian chef and an entrepreneurial pilot.
Their creative parenting style shaped his particular sense of humor - the large local high school would later vote him class president, class clown, and the luckiest guy in school.
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After testing my spice levels last night (A+, thank you Hot Wing crew) at a North Indian dive, Chanderjeet picked me up on his Enfield this morning,
bright and early, took me back to his family's house in Ashok Vihar. There, in the driveway stood a dusty old beater with 6 coats of paint... my baby!
Just a heads up that I'm here, the weather is glorious, I love Delhi and outlook is good. I'll be calling on each of you constantly as I screw things up.